The Last Days

By Dr. Jim Ferguson Have you noticed that the COVID-19 pandemic has virtually disappeared from America? Even the Weather Channel app has removed CCOVID-19 tallies. The new crisis is the protest over the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis policeman. As...

Taking the Rockwood Loop

By Mike Steely Want to visit a town that was founded along a pre-historic trail? If you begin in Knoxville and take Interstate 40 west you’ll come to Kingston. The next town is Harriman. If you take that exit you can turn left off the exit and head southwest to...

Lisa Kitts, a dedicated nurse

By Ralphine Major I first met her over the phone.  Her sweet voice uttered those kind words.  “May I help you?” she asked.  That was the beginning of years-long admiration and friendship for Knoxville cardiologist Dr. Kyle McCoy’s nurse, Lisa Kitts.  Focus readers may...